NYI v MTL - Lose 3-2

Well, once again I got the score right, but the result wrong. I did manage to watch the game last night, but I wasn't paying that close attention. Here's what I saw:

• Habs come out roaring in the first, looking like they might bury it early... and then floundering in the second period...
• Thank goodnes Markov still wants to win. He led the rush on the tying goal ?!? Good for him...
• Witt splattering Tanguay through the crease, and a few fights that ended poorly for the boys in red...
  
• Price made some amazing saves, on the breakaway and shots in close; he looked to play well...
• Until he let in the stinker for the loss.

And then a few thoughts came to mind...

1. Never fight someone with nothing to lose. In my predictions I suggested that the Isle would be in a spoiler mood, and they needed to be slapped down early. Instead they were given a chance to play; the Isle kept it close, played tough, and pop goes the win. The Isle don't have to worry about playing defence anymore; so they are a different team now. They are 4-1-1 in their last 6 games!
2. Bonjour la visite. New free agents didn't help. Sending a message to the players didn't help. Changing coached didn't help. Changing tactics didn't help. Dial it in boys: c'est fini.

Enjoy the rest of the season, fans, with no expectations -- because if you have any, you will only be left disappointed. There is some good hockey left to play; and there will be some very exciting games. Despite losing last night, the Canadiens will most likely make the playoffs -- with 6 teams playing for 4 spots, the odds are in our favour.

And 2009/2010 is gonna be a very interesting season!